How to Pronounce "preach to"
expression
ˈpɹitʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PREECH-too, PREECH-tuh, PREECH-tih
pɹˈiːtʃ/ /tˈuː
preech-TOO
Definition
To give someone a speech about morals, religion, or what they should do, often in a way that seems bossy or unwanted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹitʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pɹˈiːtʃ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREECH-too, PREECH-tuh, PREECH-tih
UK
preech-TOO
Listen in Context
My mother likes to preach to me about studying every day.
The teacher began to preach to the class about honesty.
Don’t preach to your friends if they make a mistake.
He tends to preach to everyone about healthy eating, even though he doesn’t always follow his own advice.